RG18 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG18 3EQ

RG18 3EQ, West Berkshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This RG18 3EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG18 postcode area, which has experienced 45 crimes and a crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG18 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG18 3EQ, encompassing approximately 1684 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG18 3EQ area, explore the RG18 3EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)

RG18 3EQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kendal Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wordsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Faircross Court with total crimes: 2

RG18 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0683.33%
Other crime46.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37-81.82%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.65-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences66.5320.00%
Burglary23.56100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.02250.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.31-37.50%
Public order32.97-25.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.06166.67%
Public order44.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.75-57.14%
Public order21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.46-12.50%
Burglary34.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.68-42.86%
Other crime44.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.21250.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.310.00%
Public order24.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.90133.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.15-55.56%
Drugs22.370.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.340.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6828.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.34300.00%
Bicycle theft22.370.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.150.00%
Public order11.780.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
March 20244
December 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 202414
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 202414
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG18 3EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kendal Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wordsworth Road
    Total4
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Faircross Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Westland
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Calard Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Loundyes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Whitaker Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Halifax Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sunderland Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Conway Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1